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. 2021 Sep 20;12(3):388–397. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2021.09.006

Table 5.

Knowledge constructs (range : 0–48).

Variable T/F n (%correct)
Symptoms
Blurry vision T 25 (100)
Confusion T 25 (100)
Difficulty concentrating T 25 (100)
Difficulty remembering T 25 (100)
Trouble balancing T 25 (100)
Dizziness T 24 (96)
Feeling in a fog T 24 (96)
Headache T 24 (96)
Not feeling right T 24 (96)
Sensitivity to noise T 24 (96)
Sensitivity to light T 24 (96)
Skin rash F 24 (96)
Nausea T 23 (92)
Pressure in head T 23 (92)
Drowsiness T 22 (88)
Feeling slowed down T 22 (88)
Fatigue T 21 (84)
Joint pain F 21 (84)
Being more emotional T 20 (80)
Irritability T 18 (72)
Nervousness T 18 (72)
Trouble falling asleep T 18 (72)
Sadness T 17 (68)
Neck pain T 15 (60)
General consequences
I don't know what might happen F 25 (100)
More likely to sustain another concussion T 25 (100)
No bad things can ever happen F 25 (100)
Skin rash F 25 (100)
Trouble with school T 25 (100)
Brain damage T 23 (92)
Difficulty with everyday activities T 23 (92)
Difficulty with social activities T 21 (84)
Consequences of returning to play too soon
I don't know what might happen F 25 (100)
No bad things can ever happen F 25 (100)
Skin rash F 25 (100)
More likely to sustain another concussion T 24 (96)
Brain damage T 23 (92)
Difficulty with everyday activities T 23 (92)
Trouble with school T 21 (84)
Difficulty with social activities T 20 (80)
Consequences of suffering multiple concussions
Difficulty with everyday activities T 25 (100)
Difficulty with social activities T 25 (100)
No bad things can ever happen F 25 (100)
Skin rash F 25 (100)
Brain damage T 24 (96)
I don't know what might happen F 24 (96)
Trouble with school T 24 (96)
More likely to sustain another concussion T 20 (80)

Note: Quantitative variables consist of scores from the pretest questionnaire.

Abbreviations: F = false; T = true.